Let’s face it; moving is stressful for everyone, your new tenant included. Think about it--they packed all their belongings into boxes, stacked those boxes into a vehicle, and transported them x number of miles to reach your place. By the time they’ve finished unloading the vehicle,... Continue Reading
Oftentimes, you’ll have an applicant who looks “good on paper”. They have a high credit score, steady employment, and meet your income requirements, but is this information alone enough to gauge whether they are a good tenant? The short answer is NO, and that’s where the... Continue Reading
The summer rental season is in full swing and if you’ve received a notice of intent to vacate from a tenant, the time to start marketing is now. During last week’s member education session, “Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodations for Rental Housing Providers”, attorney... Continue Reading
Preparing a unit for re-rental can be a costly affair, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Small improvements are improvements, nonetheless. Here are a few budget-friendly upgrades that can take your rental unit from “Blah” to “Ahhh!” without draining your... Continue Reading
Suppose your tenants, who’ve lived in your property for the last two years, have just given written notice of their intent to vacate in sixty days' time. You haven’t been in the unit since last year’s RHSP Inspection, at which time you noted they weren’t the best at... Continue Reading
Question: What are some "Wear and Tear" Guidelines for Security Deposit Deductions? Answer: Examples of Normal Wear and Tear for which a Security Deposit should NOT be Kept * Minor chipped, peeling or worn paint* Rusty fixtures in kitchen or bathroom* Wear on carpets* “Bubbled” or... Continue Reading
What is compulsive hoarding? Compulsive hoarding includes ALL three of the following: 1. A person collects and keeps a lot of items, even things that appear useless or of little value to most people, and2. These items clutter the living spaces and keep the person from using their rooms as they... Continue Reading
HOARDING RESOURCES Self Help http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/self_help.aspx#buried http://www.clutterersanonymous.net/ Legal Rights http://www.mentalhealthsf.org/library/mental_health_topics/rights.php Removal and... Continue Reading
